House Okays Sex Crimes Bill

2007-01-19T18:30:41Z

JANUARY 19, 2007 - Posted at 12:25 p.m. CST

LITTLE ROCK, AR - The House unanimously approved a proposal today that would prohibit awarding custody or visitation to a convicted sex offender unless a judge finds that the offender poses no danger to the child.

The proposal is by Representative Dawn Creekmore, a Democrat from East End. Creekmore says the legislation contains a "rebuttable presumption" that it is not in the best interest of a child to be placed with a sex offender.

The House voted 98-to-0 in favor of the measure.

Yesterday, the House approved a bill that would require courts to notify schools when a student has been charged with a sex crime.

As a Level 3 sex offender, John Michael Garner is required to report every time he moves from one home to another. Every time. But, police say the 51-year-old Jonesboro man failed to tell them of his latest change of address.

As a Level 3 sex offender, John Michael Garner is required to report every time he moves from one home to another. Every time. But, police say the 51-year-old Jonesboro man failed to tell them of his latest change of address.

As a result of the "Me Too" movement, a number of high-profile men have been accused of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Allegations have led to resignations in Congress - and may have made a difference in a key Senate race.

As a result of the "Me Too" movement, a number of high-profile men have been accused of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Allegations have led to resignations in Congress - and may have made a difference in a key Senate race.

First lady Barbara Bush will be remembered for her commitment to literacy – for both children and adults. She also was a candid speaker, sometimes at odds with GOP, and was fiercely devoted to her family.

First lady Barbara Bush will be remembered for her commitment to literacy – for both children and adults. She also was a candid speaker, sometimes at odds with GOP, and was fiercely devoted to her family.